N5597A - 1960 Schleicher KA 6 CR Aircraft Registration

1960 SCHLEICHER KA 6 CR

Aircraft Description

N5597A is a 1960 Schleicher KA 6 CR, a none aircraft registered to Kolberg Rocky in Kelso, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 6, 1961. The registration certificate was issued on October 16, 2025. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2032. Powered by a None NONE engine, N5597A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A72428 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N5597A was last updated on October 16, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Schleicher is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 607 Schleicher aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the KA 6 CR model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N5597A. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1960
Manufacturer
SCHLEICHER
Model
KA 6 CR
Type Aircraft
Glider
Cruise Speed
60 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 6, 1961
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 16, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
KOLBERG ROCKY
Address
407 CRAWFORD
City
KELSO
State / Zip Code
Washington98626
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
None
Number of Engines
Engine Manufacturer
NONE
Engine Model
NONE
Mode S Code (Oct)
51622050
Mode S Code (Hex)
A72428

Additional Details

Registration
N5597A
Serial Number
846
Number of Engines
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
October 31, 2032
Last Action Date
October 16, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00495510

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC